Amazing Capitol dishes: Katniss’ favorite stew with plums, almonds and watercress, over wild rice and peas; a really beautiful broccoli, lentil and red pepper soup.
Because this week there is – literally – nothing else more important than Mockingjay, I also attended a Hunger Games-themed potluck and book discussion last night, courtesy of my fellow publishing co-workers!
It was a total blast bringing themed district food to the steps of the Highline Park and watching passerby go gaga over our delicious spread. We even displayed our blue hardcover copies once we realized we were drawing major attention. A highlight of the night – watching a very excited group of hip college kids slowly figure out that we were, in fact, not just having dinner (wait, this is all about one book?!).
Yes, we were nerding out this Thursday night, and I am damn proud.
Also, I am not going to review Mockingjay at all so I can stay spoiler-free (plus, this one-word summary says it all)… except to say that if you haven’t read the Hunger Games, OMGSERIOUSLYITWILLCHANGEYOURLIFE-JUSTDOYOURSELFAFAVORANDREADALLTHREETHISWEEKEND! Please.
Check out more photos of food and folks below!
A bunch of children’s publishing kids who all agree that this is the best thing to happen to them since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Check out their Hunger Games read-along blog here.
The limit of my culinary skills – District 11 fruit juice.
Lots and lots of “Peeta” bread (TEAM PEETA), Prim’s goat cheese, and possibly-poisonous berries. Not pictured: cupcakes frosted by Peeta himself!
Walking In Public 